To ensure a successful and fair assessment process, all NVQ candidates must adhere to the following rules:

1. Language Proficiency: You must be able to speak, read, and write in English to a standard that allows you to fully understand the qualification requirements and provide the necessary evidence.
2. Disclosure of Learning Needs: You must inform Global HSE Training & Consulting Ltd prior to the start of the course if you have any learning difficulties or require additional support, so we can make reasonable adjustments.
3. Age Requirement: If you are under 18 years of age, you must obtain written permission from a parent or guardian before enrolling.
4. Registration and Identification: You must complete the official registration form in full, providing accurate details, and submit a copy of your valid photographic ID (Passport or Driving Licence).
5. Evidence Gathering: You must be able to gather the specific types of evidence as outlined in our initial email communication and by your Assessor.
6. IT Skills: You must possess basic IT skills, including the ability to use email, navigate websites, and upload files.
7. Induction Attendance: You must be able to attend a mandatory online induction session via Zoom with your assigned Assessor.
8. Site Visits: Please note that a physical site visit by an Assessor is not included in the standard course cost (except for specific Plant-related NVQs, where stated).
9. Job Role Experience: You must be experienced and competent in the job role related to the NVQ. For example, if you are completing a Level 2 Bricklaying NVQ, you must be actively working as a bricklayer with relevant, current experience.
10. Evidence Requirements: You must be able to provide a portfolio of evidence, which may include, but is not limited to:
    • Photos and videos of you carrying out work activities
    • Copies of workplace documentation
    • Witness testimonies from colleagues or managers
    • Completed knowledge questions
    • Case studies
    • Recorded professional discussions
11. Online Portal Access: You must have regular access to a device (e.g., smartphone, laptop, tablet) and the internet to use our online assessment portal (e.g., Quals Direct) for uploading evidence and communicating with your Assessor.
12. Professional Conduct: You must treat your Assessor and all staff with respect. Abusive, threatening, or otherwise unprofessional behaviour will not be tolerated and may result in immediate removal from the course without refund.
13. Authenticity of Work: All work and evidence you submit must be your own. You must have permission to share any company documents, and you must not falsify any information, documents, or evidence.
14. Real Workplace Evidence: All evidence submitted must be generated from a ‘real-life workplace’ and must not be simulated or created in a practice environment.
15. Prohibition of AI: The use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools to generate or significantly alter submitted evidence is strictly prohibited. All work is closely monitored by our assessment and quality assurance teams. Any detection of AI-generated content may result in disqualification and removal from the qualification.
16. Evidence Validity: All evidence submitted must be from your current work and should not be more than 2 years old.
17. Quality Assurance: Be aware that your portfolio will be subject to internal and external quality assurance checks. We reserve the right to ask for further clarification on any evidence submitted. This quality assurance process can take 14-28 working days.
18. Certificate Issuance: Following successful completion and quality assurance, please allow up to 30 working days for the Awarding Body to issue your certificate.